ACflex Induced AC Mitigation Electrode by Farwest Corrosion

  • ACflex is a high-performance AC mitigation system designed with a copper grounding ribbon electrode.  The AC mitigation system offers mitigation of stray current caused by HVAC transmission lines that are collocated with pipelines.

     

    Pipeline corrosion, caused by induced AC, can be extremely aggressive, far exceeding the normal corrosion rate caused by corrosive soils.  In addition, induced AC current can also be a safety issue to humans and must be effectively mitigated to reduce potential hazards.

     

    AC mitigation systems are simply electrical “grounding” systems that provide an effective electrical path to remove or discharge AC current from a pipeline to ground. 

     

    ACflex is a factory-assembled solution that eliminates the need for field assembly.  It is designed to be installed parallel to the pipeline for efficient and reliable protection.  ACflex includes backfill material to ensure long-term performance.  To protect the product during installation, a synthetic jacket and protective braiding are utilized for challenging installation methods such as trenching, plowing or horizontal directional drilling.

     

    The ACflex mitigation assembly is 1.5” diameter and supplied on wooden reels.  Four conductor sizes are available to meet the needs of the project and copper pigtails are included for easy field splices.

     

    ACflex Product Advantages

    •        Easy handling and installation
    •        Cost effective
    •        Low electrical resistivity

     

    ACflex Product Specifications

    Conductor Sizes

    #6

    #2 AWG

    #1/0 AWG

    #2/0 AWG

    Backfill

    Loresco PowerfillTM (or approved alternate)

    Sock Material

    Synthetic fabric with polypropylene braiding

    Sock Dimension

    1.5 Inch Diameter

    Reel length

    As required up to 2,500 feet

    Pigtail lengths

    Specify the required length of the bare copper pigtails for each end of mitigation ribbon.

     

    ACflex Ordering Details

    Conductor

    Farwest

    Farwest

    Backfill

    Product

    1,000 Ft. Reel Weight - Pounds

    Size

    Model No.

    Part No.

    Material

    Wt.

    Net Wt.

    Gross Wt.

    #6 AWG

    ACM-06-XXXX*

    01-95450 - 59**

    Carbon

    1.0 lb./ft

    1,000

    1,260

    #2 AWG

    ACM-06-XXXX*

    01-95460 - 69**

    Carbon

    1.14 lb./ft

    1,135

    1,395

    #1/0 AWG

    ACM-1/0-XXXX*

    01-95470 - 79**

    Carbon

    1.28 lb./ft

    1,280

    1,540

    #2/0 AWG

    ACM-2/0-XXXX*

    01-95480 - 89**

    Carbon

    1.37 lb./ft

    1,370

    1,630

    *XXXX denotes desired reel length, up to 2,500 feet maximum

    **Part number varies depending on length of reel desired

     

    For pricing, delivery information or additional technical information regarding the ACflex product line, please contact a Farwest Corrosion representative for assistance at 888-532-7937 or by email at sales@farwestcorrosion.com.